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Patent GB-189922325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lamps for Burning Light or Heavy Oils.
Inventor: WHITE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 22,325. Whyte, G. Nov. 8. Oil lamps.-The annular or argand burner is formed of two semicircular wick-tubes c, c<1>, in which the wicks may be separately operated by pinions d', d<3>, which are actuated through bevel gearing d<7>, d<8> from thumb-buttons d<4> located on the top of the reservoir a. The burner cone is made in two parts g, g<1>, curved flame-slots being formed in the upper part to correspond to the wick-tubes c, c<1>. The extinguisher consists of two tubular sleeves e, e' connected by a cross-piece e<3>, which passes through the spaces c<3> between the wicktubes c, c<1>, upon which the tubes e, e<1> are raised by a rack and pinion f, f<1> into contact with the central portion of the upper part g<1> of the burner cone ; this central portion normally serves as a deflector. The part a<2> of the reservoir a which is connected to the lower end of the central air tube b is preferably formed as a well a<1>.
Patent GB-189923403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Igniting Apparatus, useful for Lighting Cigars or for similar Purposes.
Inventor: ABBOTT SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,403. Lake, H. H., [Abbott, S.]. Nov. 23. Lighters, pipe, cigar, and like.-Relates to electric igniting-apparatus for lighting cigars and for similar purposes, and consists in the combination of a magneto machine, sparking-device, and torch, which when lighted can be removed from the machine. The pinion a on the shaft of the magneto machine gears with a toothed quadrant B, to which is pivoted a catch b<2> with which a pin d on the lever D is adapted to engage. When the lever D and fixed grip D<4> are grasped the armature is set in rotation, and, as soon as the catch b<2> is disengaged from the pin d by contact with the bracket D<6>, the spring C returns the quadrant to the normal position, this reversed movement of the armature producing a second spark which more completely ensures the ignition of the torch. The torch K is supported in a seat in the bracket H, and is provided with an extinguisher G<1>, which is raised by means of the arm D<3> and lever G when the lever D is depressed, and is then locked in the raised position by means of the arm D<2>, lever m, and catch lever J. The sparking-device consists of a spring-controlled and pivoted hood N', Fig. 6, carrying within it a coiled spring n<2> which constitutes one terminal of the magneto machine. The other terminal is connected to the brackets H. The hood N' is carried by a lever n adapted to reciprocate and oscillate so as to sweep the end of the spring n' to and fro over the wick-tube of the torch, a spark being produced when contact between them is broken. When the torch is removed from its seat, a spring-controlled bar is released so as to interlock with the locking-lever of the extinguisher; on replacing the torch after use the bar is pushed forward so as to release the extinguisher, which is slotted as shown in Fig. 6 for the reception of the hood N'.
Patent GB-189923844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,844. Evans, W. E., [Campbell Printing Press and Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 29. Cylinder machines with plane printing- surfaces.-Relates to reciprocating cylinder web printing - machines. Two stationary type beds B, C are arranged in a framing, one above the other, as shown, or in other suitable positions, and impression cylinders D, E in separate carriages are reciprocated over the beds in opposite directions. The web passes from a roll H round feed-rollers 12, 13, 14, looping-roller 15, fixed guide-roller 16, rollers 21, 22, and impression cylinder D, fixed guide-rollers 23, 24, rollers 25, 26, and cylinder E, fixed guide-roller 27, looping-roller 28, and delivery rollers 29, 30, 310. The rollers 21, 22 and 25, 26 are in the cylinder carriages. The carriages of the cylinder D are reciprocated by rods 360 and cranks 330, and those of the cylinder E by rods 370 and cranks 350. The shafts 32, 34 of the cranks are driven in the same directions by gearing from an intermediate shaft. The loopers 15, 28 are operated by rods 62, levers 58, and cams on a transverse shaft driven, by bevel &c. gearing and a longitudinal shaft, from a wheel on the shaft 32. The feed and delivery rollers are driven from a vertical shaft geared to the longitudinal shaft.
Patent GB-190002452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waggon Brakes.
Inventor: HEID JOHN MICHAEL
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2452. Heid, J. M. July 14, A.D. 1889, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brakes; undercarriages for wagons. The body of the wagon is mounted on rollers 24 and between rollers 25 carried by the front swivelling bolster 20 having a depending arm 18, which passes through a slot in the reach 6 and is pivoted to the brake lever 16 adjustably connected to the pivoted lever 13, which is linked to the guided brake beam 10. When the wagon descends a hill, the body and reach 6 move forwards, and the rear wheels are brought against the blocks 12 with a pressure proportionate to the load. The wagons may be backed by depressing the treadle 31 and releasing the catch 33 of the pivoted lever 30, which projects a tongue into the path of the reach 6 and locks it.
Patent GB-190002833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Couplings.
Inventor: CROOK JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 2833. Crook, J. W., and Buxton, F. Feb. 13. Couplings, non - auto - matic; buffers.-The cranked portions O of the rotatable shafts L have eyes for supporting and sliding upon the coupling-link J, which can thus be caused to engage or disengage the hook P<1> by turning one of the handles K. The shaft E<1>, which can slide in slots F, has handles G for rotating the worm D, which engages a wormwheel, not shown, tapped to engage t h e screwthread C on the drawbar, which is slack at the time of coupling and is then tensioned by this arrangement causing the spring H to bear against the ends of the buffer rods. The coupling-link may be jointed to long sliding spring rods, not shown.
Patent GB-190004295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: ASHTON HAROLD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 4295. Ashton, H. T. March 6. Steam &c. turbines.-A reversible steam or gas turbine connected to the shafts of a pair of right and left handed screw propellers is shown in Fig. 1. A fixed casing A encloses two oppositelyrotating cylinders B, C, which carry two or more series of vanes B', C<1>, and rotate on a shaft D'. The inner cylinder C is tapered to allow the motive fluid entering by a pipe A<1> to expand as it traverses the turbine. Both ends of the cylinders have sleeves B<2>, C<2>, which terminate in spur-wheels B', C', and by means of clutches D, E connected by feather keys to the shafts D', E<1> respectively, the shafts and their propellers D<2>, E<2> can be rotated for forward or reverse running without altering the directions of rotation of the cylinders. The outer cylinder has flanges B<6>, which prevent the leakage of steam. In a modification, there is only one propeller shaft, and reversal is effected by connecting one cylinder to the shaft and preventing the other from rotating by connecting it to an extension of the casing by a clutch similar to those described above. Any other suitable clutch may be used, and two turbines may be coupled end to end. Radial-flow turbines or wheels driven by jets may be used, and the shafts may emerge one at each end of the turbine. The Provisional Specification describes a modification, in which the rotating cylinders are separated by fixed casings fitted with guide-blades, and another modification in which the casing is dispensed with and the motive fluid is supplied through a hollow shaft.
Patent GB-190008301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Chains.
Inventor: MASION ALFRED
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8301. Masion, A. May 4. Making chains.-Chain links formed by coiling or winding strip or wire are welded and rolled between rolls P, M, one on the outside and the other on the inside of the link C ; the roll M is movable vertically, for the insertion and withdrawal of the links. Other rolls R, S, movable towards and away from the roll M, are also provided. During the welding they are moved up, so as to prevent any expansion of the link ; after this operation is completed, they are drawn back, so as to allow the metal of the link to be stretched out.
Patent GB-190016617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Glass Blowing Machines.
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 16,617. Automatic Glass Blowing Patents Syndicate, [Colburn, H. J.]. Sept. 18. Blowing.-Relates to glass-blowing machines. Fig. 13 shows one of the blow-heads 67 which serve to rotate the blowpipes. Pulleys 65, driven by suitable gearing from the main shaft, communicate motion to the blow-heads, which can be lifted to receive-the blowpipes by means of treadlelevers actuating the rods 63. The blowpipes 14 are guided and supported by recessed discs 69, 70, Fig. 12, which may be accurately positioned by snap-springs. Each blowpipe is provided with an enlargement to rest on the discs 69, 70. Fig. 11 shows one of the two-part mould sections 15, and Fig. 10 one of the rotary tables 19 on which the mould sections are adapted to slide. Integral with the table 19 is a circular projection 20 and a bevel pinion 21. The projection 20 enters a recess in the upper part of a casing 25, Fig. 5, and the pinion 21 engages with a pinion 28 driven by the gearing 31, 32 and clutch 33, Fig. 4, from the constantly-rotating shaft 6. A disc 24 constituting the mould-bottom is carried by a shaft 23, which is driven by the pinion 27 from the pinion 28. The wheel 32 is carried by a sleeve terminating in a toothed collar 33, with which is adapted to engage a toothed collar 34, splined to the shaft 6 and constituting the movable portion of the clutch. The collar 34 is engaged by a fork 35 carried by a resilient lever 36 pivoted to a sleeve 37 secured to a fixed rod or shaft 38. The spring 39 tends to disengage the clutch sections, but a latch is provided which locks the lever 36 against movement when the clutch .is engaged. The sleeve 33 carries a projecting pin which constitutes a. driving-pawl for a ratchet-wheel 42, which makes one revolution for each twenty-five revolutions of the shaft 6. A pin 44 on the face of the ratchet-wheel 42 ultimately comes in contact with a wedge-like surface on a post 7 carried by the lever 36, and lifts the lever so as to release it from its detaining-latch and allow the spring 39 to open the clutch. The mould sections are opened against the control of a spring 76 by arms 58, the ends of which engage with a circular recess 17 formed in the mould sections. The arms are connected by links 61 with a pair of crank pins carried by a disc 60, which is adapted to be turned by the rod 63. The same treadle-lever which lifts the blow-head serves therefore to open the mould. The mould with its supporting-frame 25 can be rocked on the shaft 6, so as to cool it in the water tank 4. This is effected by a hand-lever which actuates the rock-shaft 48, links 54, 55, and crank 56.
Patent GB-190016733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tiles for Roofing
Inventor: GUSTORF ALBERT
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1901-09-19
Abstract: 16,733. Gustorf, A. Sept. 19. Roofing-tiles.-Ribs and grooves under the lower edges f of the tiles interlock with corresponding grooves and ribs above the upper edges b, c of the tiles below, and side projections h interlock with corresponding recesses i in the sides of adjacent tiles. The drainage grooves n in the upper face are prolonged upwards at the meeting point g, and the upper stop grooves d are closed at the upper ends. The centre of the tile is strengthened by a starshaped projection m on the under surface.
Patent GB-190022404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Flushing Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: CROPPI JULES
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,404. Croppi, J., and Edant, L. Dec. 8. Ball and float valves.-Fig. 4 shows a section. A closing-valve 24 and an attached piston 23 work in a chamber 22. Normally an axial passage in the valve stem is closed by a valve 28 on the lower end of a rod forced upwards by a spring 35 and attached to the arm 32 of the float 20. When the latter falls, it overcomes the spring 35, and opens the valve 28, thus allowing the water below the piston 23 to escape through the axial passage. A flange 29 then comes in contact with the valve 24, and forces it down to allow water to pass. The valve is again closed, upon the rise of the float, by the passage of water through a hole 33 to the underside of the piston.
Patent GB-190100132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Draw-bar Devices for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: ALMA MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 132. Alma, M. Jan. 2. Draw-gear.-The tension of the first draw-bar b is only transmitted to the second draw-bar by the chain c, Fig. 1, or the sleeve n, Fig. 7, when the spring d has been compressed to its maximum extent. The draw-bars pass through bearings in the draw-frame a, or in the vehicle frame e. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the sleeves n, s are keyed to their respective draw-bars, and the maximum compression of the springs d is determined by the length of the slot o, in which the key p fixed to the sleeve n slides. In a modification, the slot is formed in the sleeve n, and the key is fixed in the draw-bar.
Patent GB-190104330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Connections or Contacts of Incandescent Electric Lamps for Lighting and Heating.
Inventor: DOWSING HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4330. Dowsing, H. J. Feb. 28. Incandescent lamps; heating by electricity.-A lamp for lighting or heating is provided with a cap a having contact-pieces recessed to receive split pins j, fixed in a holder c. The recesses may be tapered circular grooves, as shown in plan in Fig. 7, in which the split pins are gripped when the cap is turned in the holder, this having a bayonet connection with the cap. Otherwise the contact-pieces may be tubular, the cap being pushed into the holder without turning, and retained by the split pins only, or by springs on the holder, or by radial pins b on the cap being engaged by a lip in a coupling-ring f, which is screwed on the holder ; in the last form, slots in the holder c and coupling-ring f receive the pins b when the cap is pushed in. A screw ring e is provided to carry a shade or to support the holder in a stove.
Patent GB-190105472-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Holder or Frame for Lace Work, Embroidery and the like.
Inventor: DIXON ADA SYKES
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 5472. Dixon, A. S. March 15. Embroidery.-A frame or holder for lace work and the like, and especially adapted for making Teneriffe work, consists of a disc of metal or other rigid material pierced with suitably-arranged holes b. The disc is placed on a cushion, and ordinary pins passed through the holes are held by the cushion, and the thread employed in producing the work is passed round the heads of the pins. In order that the pins may be pressed down so that their heads lie below the disc, the holes are countersunk or connected by a groove.
Patent GB-190110646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Hung Sash and Cased Windows Opening Inwardly to Facilitate Cleaning.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 10,646. Robertson, J. May 23. Window blinds.-A roller blind G is fitted in a space over a false lintel C over the upper sash, and passes over a guide-rod or roller J in the window head. The upper sash and lintel C are rabbeted to make a weatherproof joint. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the roller blind is carried by a board N fixed to the stone lintel P. In applying the invention to existing windows, the upper sash is reduced in height and width, guide strips are fixed to the pulley stiles, and a blind box is constructed in the window head.
Patent GB-190117561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Spark Extinguishing or Arc-preventing Devices for Electric Switches
Inventor: BERTRAM HANS ADOLF
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,561. Bertram, H. A. Sept. 2. Switches. - Relates to means for extinguishing arcs &c. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The shaft a of a drum switch rotates in an iron footstep bearing c, and on it is fitted a coil f traversed by the current. An iron disc d is fixed on the shaft, and carries the contacts e, which engage with the contact k carried on, but insulated from, a lever h pivoted to the footstep c. The points l, m thus form the poles of the blow - out electromagnet.
Patent GB-190118305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for the Treatment of Purification of Condensed Steam and other Waters for Boiler Feed and other purposes.
Inventor: HARRIS ANTHONY
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 18,305. Harris, A. Sept. 13. Feedwater, purifying.-Relates to the treatment or purification of condensed steam and other waters for boiler feed and other purposes, reference being made to Specifications No. 19,621, A.D. 1899, Nos. 8354, 14,417, and 18,266, A.D. 1900, and No. 9201, A.D. 1901. The waters after the addition of chemicals are subjected to the action of an ordinary centrifugal apparatus, such as a cream separator, so as to separate out the oil and other impurities. To recover oil from oily sludge, a centrifugal machine of the cream-separator type is used, or in the machine the outer wall of the revolving drum may be perforated or made of gauze and lined with an internal filtering-medium upon which the solid matter is deposited.
Patent GB-190120244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolt Clippers, Farriers' Hoof Parers, Nippers and the like.
Inventor: BROADBOOKS PETER
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 20,244. Broadbooks, P. Oct. 10. Tools for shoeing.-Relates to farriers' hoof parers &c. Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to a bolt cutter. One jaw I is riveted between the plates E, and the other jaw K is pivoted to the plate E at F and is adjusted by a set-screw O passing through the handle A and bearing against the tail of the jaw K. A nut M on a bolt L carried by the jaw K and working in a slot N in the head B of the lever A serves to hold this jaw in its adjusted position. The handle C is pivoted to the handle A at D and carries a pin G working in slots H in the plates E. Hoof parers and cutting-pliers are made in a similar way by dispensing with the jaw adjustment and replacing the jaws I, K by sharp hook-shaped cutters.
Patent GB-190120738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fork Crowns for Cycles and like Vehicles
Inventor: CHILLINGWORTH RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-10-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 20,738. Chillingworth, R. Oct. 16. Forks.-A fork crown for a cycle or like vehicle comprises a cup a having a boss d to fit round the steering-post f and closed on its lower side by a plate b having a boss e to fit inside the steering- post f and side parts c to engage tubes h which secure the forks i. The parts are brazed together as usual.
Patent GB-190121554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blast Pipes for Locomotives.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT HARRY SMITH
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,554. Wainwright, H. S. Oct. 26. Blast apparatus and draught-inducers.-Blast pipes for locomotives are constructed with internal ribs c or blades h, i, arranged to form spiral channels ; these may be integral, as shown in Fig. 1, or attached, as shown in Fig. 2. In addition, the blast pipe may have a perforated extension b, which serves as a spark-arrester.
Patent GB-190122512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler.
Inventor: MCLACHLAN JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 22,512. McLachlan, J., and Orr, J. Nuv. 8. Marine boilers.-The furnace flues and return tubes of boilers of the Scotch type are contained in separate cylindrical shells, which are connected together and to a superposed steam and water drum by suitable circulation pipes. Figs. 1 and 2 show a double-ended boiler with six furnaces A and four tubular portions B arranged in pairs, end to end, with a combustion chamber between them and a central steam drum C above them. The side walls of the combustion chamber are formed of water tubes 13 connected to the drums Hand J. The smoke-boxes are connected to flues embracing the tubular portions.
Patent GB-190126710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ballast Trucks and Levellers.
Inventor: SPURLIN GREEN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 26,710. Spurlin, G. F. Dec. 31. Ballasting. -Consists of improved means for filling ballast between the sleepers of a railway track and for levelling the ballast. To the edges of the platform 5<b> of a bogie truck are hinged curved metal plates 6, adapted to meet under the car, as shown, and so bent that the receptacle or shoot thus formed converges towards a central slot 9. The hinges project from the car so as to leave a space 6<a> on each side, into which the ballast carried on the platform can be shovelled in order to be discharged through the slot 9. The meeting edges of the plates 6 are connected by hasps 10, 11, and the plates can be folded up above the car when not required. Curved braces 8 serve to keep the plates in place. The ballast is levelled by a plough dragged behind the car and of the shape shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190204900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings.
Inventor: PITCHERS LUCY
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4900. Pitchers, L. Feb. 26. Leggings are made of a strip of material, Fig. 3, which is wound round the leg from knee to ankle; at the ankle the strip narrows to about an inch in width, and is wound back again through loops c to the knee, where it is fastened to a buckle d. The seams a, b are so arranged that they lie at the back of the leg in wear.
Patent GB-190206732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets for Filing Letters and other Documents
Inventor: ALSTROM CHARLES
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6732. Alstrom, C. March 19. Filing papers.-Relates to means for supporting the slides or drawers of cabinet files in an inclined position, when drawn out. The slide b is provided with a hooked plate c adapted to engage a hooked plate d, which slides between guides e on the floor of the compartment a. The sides of the slide extend beneath its bottom, to allow clearance, and the front also extends downwards, forming a stop to push the plate c back when the drawer is closed.